Ticked at Congress: What's New?

This absolutely infuriates me!

Two days ago, news came out that the stimulus package included money to go to birth control. I'm not anti-birth control, but I am anti-wasteful spending. Then, I read the above article and find out that the stimulus package originally included money for sod at the National Mall and still includes $335,000,000 for STD prevention. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for STD prevention (although abstinence never fails, FYI), but this has nothing to do with the state of the economy.

I am so furious right now. All we have heard from BOTH sides of the aisle is that the nation's economy, indeed the world's, is in a tailspin. Millions will be losing jobs, homes, etc. Regardless of whether or not you think the government should intervene, I think we can all agree that they should not waste money on things unrelated to stimulating the economy.

Here is a pdf of the actual House bill.

Here is a website that give you contact information for your Congressman. If you support the stimulus package, that is fine, but let your Congressman know that they need to quit playing politics with people's lives and start stimulating the ECONOMY. If you're against the stimulus, email, write, or call them and tell them why.

It just angers me when we are told our world is crumbling, then see our "leaders" toying with us and spending OUR money or their own pet projects.

Update on Congressional Pay Raises: A Hat Tip to Congressman Barrett (R - S.C.)

A couple of weeks ago I posted this about Congress getting a raise during the current recession. I find it completely ridiculous. However, all is not lost. South Carolina Congressman Gresham Barrett is giving the extra money earned from his raise to Interfaith Ministries because, "lawmakers should not be earning more during these poor economic times." You can find the news clip here.

This guy is a REAL leader. Charities often suffer in tough economic times. It's awesome to see him step up.

I have always thought that Congressmen should work pro bono so as to make sure that only those who want to serve their country are in office. It will never happen, but I hope that other Congressmen follow Rep. Barrett's lead and donate their raises to charity.

If I had my hat on, I would tip it to you Mr. Barrett.

Congress Gives Iteself Another Pay Raise in These Tough Economic Times!

Great news! The economy isn't so bad after all! See!